The Best Hotels Closest to St. Croix Islands State Recreation Area in Minneapolis - St. Paul for 2026

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A cozy lounge area with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a large wall-mounted TV.

A modern kitchen with a central island, stainless steel appliances, and pendant lighting.

A rooftop with a pool, outdoor seating, and a bar area.

An outdoor patio area with seating and string lights, adjacent to a building with a brick facade and a balcony.

1. Hotel Crosby

2.7 km from St. Croix Islands State Recreation Area

Tim

￥35,412

￥39,617 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A two-story house with a porch, surrounded by well-maintained lawns and trees.

A room with a wooden floor, a red velvet sofa, a wooden cabinet, and a blue wall.

A hallway with a wooden floor, a brick fireplace, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

A traditional interior with a brick fireplace, wooden furniture, and a patterned rug.

2. Aurora Staples Inn

2.8 km from St. Croix Islands State Recreation Area

Amy

￥30,224

￥33,813 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

A spacious cafe with large windows, wooden tables, and a stone wall.

A bar with shelves of liquor bottles and glasses, a bar counter, and hanging lights.

A spacious lobby with a modern interior, featuring a seating area with a sofa and chairs, a coffee table with books, and large windows offering a view of the street outside.

A spacious lobby with a large sofa, two armchairs, and a coffee table. There are large windows with arched tops, a stone wall, and a view of the outside.

3. Lora

3.1 km from St. Croix Islands State Recreation Area

Erick

￥24,622

￥27,546 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A view through a window of a parking lot with a building in the background.

A white double door with two wreaths, a statue, and Christmas lights.

A formal living room with a checkered floor, a fireplace, and a large vase with flowers.

A lobby with a chandelier, a red armchair, a statue, and an 'EXIT' sign.

4. Lowell Inn

2.9 km from St. Croix Islands State Recreation Area

Joshua

￥29,984

￥33,846 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

An outdoor patio with tables and chairs, overlooking a body of water and a bridge.

A bar with Guinness and Harp beer signs, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

A brick building with a clock tower, arched windows, and a Christmas tree.

A reception desk with a sign reading "WATER STREET" and a digital display.

5. Water Street Inn

2.9 km from St. Croix Islands State Recreation Area

Heather

￥18,841

￥21,077 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

A hotel lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a television.

A Hampton Inn Suites hotel with a modern design, featuring a stone facade and a covered entrance.

A hotel lobby with a stone wall, a bench, a reception desk, and a bar area.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a TV, a chair, and a large window with curtains.

6. Hampton Inn & Suites Hudson

14.7 km from St. Croix Islands State Recreation Area

Louis

￥18,670

￥20,259 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A Comfort Suites hotel with a stone facade, multiple windows, and a covered entrance.

A modern hotel lobby with a blue and white striped carpet, a large window with a view of the outside, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a seating area with a blue sofa and a yellow armchair.

A spacious living area with a blue sofa, a coffee table, and a stone accent wall.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small table, a lamp, and a yellow ottoman.

7. Comfort Suites Hudson I-94

14.8 km from St. Croix Islands State Recreation Area

Rebecca

￥15,622

￥16,950 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A hotel with a modern design, featuring a stone facade and a covered entrance.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a window with blinds.

A buffet with labeled containers of omelets and other dishes.

A modern hotel corridor with wooden paneling, a staircase, and a snack bar with various packaged goods.

8. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Hudson I-94 by IHG

13.6 km from St. Croix Islands State Recreation Area

Marla

￥16,750

￥18,643 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a sign above the desk that says "Royal Inn Welcome".

A showerhead with water flowing from it.

A hotel room with a kitchenette, a desk with a chair, a mirror, and a sign for Royal Inn.

A Royal Inn motel with a clear entrance sign and a parking lot.

9. Royal Inn - Hudson I-94 (Self Check-In)

13.8 km from St. Croix Islands State Recreation Area

William

￥11,383

￥12,911 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A courtyard with a fire pit, outdoor seating, and a brick building in the background.

A buffet setup with multiple serving stations, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a patterned carpet.

A modern lounge area with comfortable seating, a fireplace, and a large TV screen.

A modern hotel room with a sectional sofa, a round table, a red armchair, a large window, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

10. Residence Inn by Marriott St. Paul Woodbury

18.5 km from St. Croix Islands State Recreation Area

Sara

￥21,175

￥23,690 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 4 - Nov 5

A restaurant with a stone facade and a red entrance.

A spacious restaurant with multiple dining tables and chairs, a high ceiling with exposed beams, and a chandelier.

A spacious living room with a stone fireplace, a sofa, a coffee table, and a console table with decorative items.

An outdoor patio with seating, umbrellas, and a stone fireplace.

11. Best Western Plus White Bear Country Inn

16.7 km from St. Croix Islands State Recreation Area

Jody

￥15,290

￥16,571 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A hotel room with a bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a desk with a chair, a couch, and a large window with curtains.

A hotel room with a checkered carpet, a desk with a chair, a television mounted on the wall, and a door leading to a kitchenette.

A swimming pool area with a lifeguard stand, chairs, and spa rules sign.

A reception desk with a modern design, a framed artwork on the wall, and a small table with decorative items.

12. Comfort Inn Saint Paul East

18.2 km from St. Croix Islands State Recreation Area

Song

￥14,080

￥15,330 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A Sheraton hotel with a central fountain, large windows, and a brick facade.

A hotel lobby with a bar, seating area, and a fireplace.

A spacious lobby with a stone fireplace, comfortable seating, and a modern design.

A bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and a television screen above the bar.

13. Sheraton St. Paul Woodbury Hotel

20.3 km from St. Croix Islands State Recreation Area

Gigi

￥18,346

￥20,525 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

A cozy living room with a wooden coffee table, leather sofas, and a decorative wall sign.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a television.

A spacious living area with a high ceiling, a central round coffee table, and a chandelier.

A hotel room with a sofa, armchair, coffee table, desk, laptop, lamp, and a large mirror.

14. Ironwood Lodge, Lake Elmo, Series by Marriott

18 km from St. Croix Islands State Recreation Area

Phyllis

￥21,175

￥22,949 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 7 - Nov 8

A large indoor swimming pool with multiple lanes, a separate hot tub area, and lounge chairs along the poolside.

A reception area with wooden panel walls and two reception counters.

A modern hotel lobby with a long reception desk, seating area, and a Starbucks coffee machine.

15. Courtyard by Marriott St Paul Woodbury

18.4 km from St. Croix Islands State Recreation Area

Viktoriia

￥16,573

￥18,543 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A buffet setup with various food items and a beverage station.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, a desk with a lamp, and a wall-mounted shelf.

A snack and drink kiosk with shelves stocked with various snacks and a refrigerated drink dispenser.

A modern hotel with a brick facade, multiple parking spaces, and a welcoming entrance.

16. Hampton Inn & Suites St. Paul Oakdale/Woodbury

18.1 km from St. Croix Islands State Recreation Area

Angela

￥14,909

￥16,232 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A hotel entrance with a covered lobby, multiple floors, and a prominent 'La Quinta' sign.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.

A reception area with a large 'WOODBURY' sign on the wall, a staircase, and two reception desks.

A modern dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a green cushioned bench, and a large window offering a view of the cityscape.

17. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham St. Paul-Woodbury

20.2 km from St. Croix Islands State Recreation Area

Lisa

￥16,252

￥18,182 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

A hotel room with two beds, green walls, and framed pictures of landscapes.

A compact living space with a blue armchair, a microwave, a refrigerator, wooden cabinets, and a lamp.

A cozy living room with a sofa, coffee table, and fireplace.

A two-story building with a red exterior and a small tower-like structure.

18. Hudson Inn & Suites

14 km from St. Croix Islands State Recreation Area

Terry

￥11,886

￥14,097 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 5 - Nov 6

A Holiday Inn Express & Suites building with a covered entrance, brick facade, and snow-covered surroundings.

A formal dining area with round tables, white tablecloths, and black napkins.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a small side table, a chair, and a wall-mounted artwork.

A modern bathroom with a wooden vanity, a mirror, and a small shelf.

19. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites St. Paul-Woodbury by IHG

17.3 km from St. Croix Islands State Recreation Area

Denise

￥17,382

￥21,214 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A spacious kitchen with a wooden staircase, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a kitchen island with a refrigerator.

An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by wooden walls and large windows.

A hotel with a red and blue exterior, a covered entrance, and a sign indicating it's an AmericInn by Wyndham.

20. AmericInn by Wyndham Stillwater

6.3 km from St. Croix Islands State Recreation Area

Carole

￥13,511

￥15,048 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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Compare popular hotels close to St. Croix Islands State Recreation Area

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Hotel Crosby	9.6 Exceptional 1,004 reviews	View
Aurora Staples Inn	9.6 Exceptional 265 reviews	View
Lora	9.4 Exceptional 795 reviews	View
Lowell Inn	8.8 Excellent 521 reviews	View
Water Street Inn	8.2 Very good 1,004 reviews	View

Top St. Croix Islands State Recreation Area Hotel Reviews

Water Street Inn

10/10 Excellent

"This hotel has beautiful rooms! It's location is great to walk to many nice restaurants & bars, within just a few blocks! Great river views too!"

Delta Hotels by Marriott Minneapolis Northeast

10/10 Excellent

"This is the best hotel in minneapolis, always stay here."

Hampton Inn & Suites Downtown St. Paul

10/10 Excellent

"O"

roseville budget inn

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent service"

Hotel Crosby

10/10 Excellent

"Great location! Easily walkable to shops and restaurants. Beautiful hotel/room. Parking easy"

InterContinental Saint Paul Riverfront by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Great location"

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel St. Paul Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"rooms were clean, good hotel for the price."

Other attractions near St. Croix Islands State Recreation Area

A wooden bench overlooking a calm lake surrounded by trees.

St. Croix State Park

9.6/10 (60 reviews)

You can take time to visit St. Croix State Park during your travels to Stillwater. Visit the shops in this family-friendly area, or simply enjoy its restaurants.

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A bridge with two towers, a crane, and a netted area by the water.

Lowell Park

9.4/10 (101 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Lowell Park, a lovely green space in Stillwater. Stroll along this family-friendly area's riverfront, or simply enjoy its restaurants.

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Stillwater Depot, Logging and Railroad Museum

9.0/10 (46 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Stillwater Depot, Logging and Railroad Museum in Stillwater. Stroll along the lakeside in this romantic area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.

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Warden's House Museum

8.6/10 (28 reviews)

Find out about the history of Stillwater with a stop at Warden's House Museum. Stroll along the lakeside in this romantic area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.

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Lift Bridge Brewing Company

9.4/10 (138 reviews)

You can take time to visit Lift Bridge Brewing Company during your travels to Stillwater. Stroll along this family-friendly area's riverfront, or simply enjoy its restaurants.

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Loggers Trail Golf Course

Enjoy a round of golf in Grant at Loggers Trail Golf Course. Wander the lakeside in this family-friendly area.

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Long Lake

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Long Lake during your travels in Stillwater. Visit the shops in this family-friendly area, or simply enjoy its restaurants.

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Saint Croix Vineyards

9.0/10 (11 reviews)

You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Saint Croix Vineyards during your travels to Grant. Wander the lakeside in this family-friendly area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around St. Croix Islands State Recreation Area?

St. Croix Islands State Recreation Area is located in Stillwater. Travelers like this family-friendly area for its restaurants and bars. You'll find 86 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best hotel to stay near St. Croix Islands State Recreation Area?

Water Street Inn is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers 2 restaurants and a fitness center. It's located 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from St. Croix Islands State Recreation Area. Other good options in the area include Wingate by Wyndham St. Paul/Oakdale/Woodbury and DoubleTree by Hilton St. Paul East.

How many hotels can I expect to find near St. Croix Islands State Recreation Area?

Expedia has 86 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from St. Croix Islands State Recreation Area.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near St. Croix Islands State Recreation Area, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel reservations are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of check in. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get the best options available near St. Croix Islands State Recreation Area.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near St. Croix Islands State Recreation Area?

For additional details about changing or cancelling your stay near St. Croix Islands State Recreation Area, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

What can I see and do near St. Croix Islands State Recreation Area?

Explore nature at Lowell Park and Long Lake. St. Croix State Park, Saint Croix Vineyards, and Lift Bridge Brewing Company are worth a stop while you're in the area. Stillwater Depot, Logging and Railroad Museum, Warden's House Museum, and Loggers Trail Golf Course are a few additional nearby sights.

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Our top choices for St. Croix Islands State Recreation Area hotels

1. Hotel Crosby

2. Aurora Staples Inn

3. Lora

4. Lowell Inn

5. Water Street Inn

6. Hampton Inn & Suites Hudson

7. Comfort Suites Hudson I-94

8. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Hudson I-94 by IHG

9. Royal Inn - Hudson I-94 (Self Check-In)

10. Residence Inn by Marriott St. Paul Woodbury

11. Best Western Plus White Bear Country Inn

12. Comfort Inn Saint Paul East

13. Sheraton St. Paul Woodbury Hotel

14. Ironwood Lodge, Lake Elmo, Series by Marriott

15. Courtyard by Marriott St Paul Woodbury

16. Hampton Inn & Suites St. Paul Oakdale/Woodbury

17. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham St. Paul-Woodbury

18. Hudson Inn & Suites

19. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites St. Paul-Woodbury by IHG

20. AmericInn by Wyndham Stillwater

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Top St. Croix Islands State Recreation Area Hotel Reviews

Water Street Inn

Delta Hotels by Marriott Minneapolis Northeast

Hampton Inn & Suites Downtown St. Paul

roseville budget inn

Hotel Crosby

InterContinental Saint Paul Riverfront by IHG

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel St. Paul Downtown

Other attractions near St. Croix Islands State Recreation Area

St. Croix State Park

Lowell Park

Stillwater Depot, Logging and Railroad Museum

Warden's House Museum

Lift Bridge Brewing Company

Loggers Trail Golf Course

Long Lake

Saint Croix Vineyards

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